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Teaching Staff Notation with Sound Shapes

Teaching Staff Notation with Sound Shapes

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Make music learning tangible with Sound Shapes! In this episode, Jacqueline Beckoff dives deep with Luisa Matthynssens, founder of Cadenza Studios and creator of Sound Shapes – revolutionary, magnetic, 3D-printed musical symbols.We explore how these innovative tools bridge the gap between abstract musical notation and the physical act of playing, making concepts like the staff, rhythm, and chords easier to grasp for students of all ages and levels. Louisa shares practical tips and real-world examples from her teaching experience, demonstrating how Sound Shapes can be used for everything from basic note reading to advanced chord inversions and composition.Discover how to incorporate "preparation stage learning," setting the stage for new concepts before they formally appear in method books. Learn how to address common student struggles, and unlock a more engaging, multi-sensory approach to piano pedagogy. If you're looking for ways to make your lessons more interactive and effective, this episode is for you!


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